MADISON – Members of the Latino Caucus, Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee), and Representative Marisabel Cabrera (D-Milwaukee) released the following statements in honor of César Chávez Day on Friday, March 31st: “César Chávez was a labor leader and activist whose visionary politics inspired a grassroots movement of –

MADISON, Wis. — On this day 174 years ago – March 31, 1849 – Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban became law. Nearly two centuries later, Wisconsinites are still fighting to have it repealed. The archaic ban, which was written before women had the right to vote, threatens doctors and nurses with felony

KENOSHA, Wis. — Law enforcement is speaking up for Justice Daniel Kelly.  Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner, Walworth County Sheriff Dave Gerber and Walworth County Undersheriff Tom Hausner joined Justice Kelly at a news conference at the Kenosha County Courthouse today to highlight Justice Kelly’s dedication to protecting the Constitution and upholding

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a statement on the Community Within The Corridor indoor air contamination and resulting evacuation. The Community Within The Corridor project created two housing units on two properties, separated by 32nd Street, just north of Center Street. The two blocks

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in response to the indictment of former President Trump: “The indictment of former President Trump is just the latest of the weaponization of government against conservatives, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. Radical District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is best known for charging

Madison, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) met with Green Lake County Farm Bureau and Marquette County Farm Bureau members on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 to discuss issues affecting agriculture in the State of Wisconsin. There was significant participation from local Wisconsin Farm Bureau members who met with Rep. Dallman

“The Affordable Care Act has been a gamechanger for millions, making health care more affordable and accessible for Americans. Through the ACA, preventative care such as cancer and heart disease screenings, breastfeeding care for postpartum mothers, and contraception require health plans, including private plans, to provide these preventive services with

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1, which would lower lower energy costs for Americans and restore American energy dominance.  “On day one, President Biden launched a war on American energy that has benefitted our adversaries at the expense of hardworking

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $34 million contract to reconstruct US 18/151 between Town Hall Road in Mount Horeb and Fitchrona Road in Fitchburg, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April 10. Payne and Dolan is the prime contractor for the project.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court has sent letters to TV stations across the state airing false ads by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and Fair Courts America, following a report this morning showing they contain false information and revictimized a crime victim by harassing her and twisting her

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In case you missed it, in an interview with insurrectionist supporter David A. Clarke Jr., Dan Kelly revealed his true colors and declared his commitment to advance an extreme, right-wing agenda if he’s elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In the interview, Clarke asked Dan Kelly if would be a trustworthy

ASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation that expands access to health care, including mental health services and substance use disorder treatment, for Medicaid-eligible individuals 30 days before their release from jail or prison. The Reentry Act, which was endorsed by the New

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the April board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, originating from public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF2), 101

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, bipartisan legislation to increase American energy production, fix our broken permitting process, reverse Biden’s anti-energy policies, streamline energy infrastructure and exports, and boost the production and processing of critical minerals. Under Biden, energy prices have experienced severe turbulence as

MADISON, Wis. — The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported today on irresponsible and inaccurate Supreme Court ads aired in support of Dan Kelly by Fair Courts America and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, two far-right special interest groups. The Journal Sentinel reports that the survivor’s story was featured in the ads without her consent, and

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/230330DemAddress.m4a MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his budget initiatives to bolster Wisconsin’s clean energy workforce and economy.  Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here. We know efforts to protect our environment and invest in sustainable industries are vital for conservation, protecting our quality of life, and maintaining

“I voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to finally put resources towards protecting our planet, building a clean energy economy, and lowering energy costs. H.R. 1 is a gift to the fossil fuel industry and reverses Democrats’ work towards a clean energy transition. The GOP claims increasing construction

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds families, mentors and young hunters there’s still time to plan for the 2023 youth turkey hunt happening statewide April 15-16. Each year, the youth turkey hunt gives hunters under 16 the opportunity to gain valuable hunting experience and feel the excitement

“The Polluters Over People Act is a shameless giveaway to Big Oil and Gas, and does nothing to address the needs and concerns of everyday American people. Instead, it puts people in harm’s way by gutting key environmental and public health laws, essentially ignoring the climate crisis altogether and moving